Job Summary

This position may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can be vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March-July 2026. For more park(s) information, please visit find a park.

Job Description

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to Lead or Supervise (SCREEN OUT) Ability to interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of materials Technical Practices (theoretical practice, artistic) Use of Measuring Instructions If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. To be found minimally qualified, your resume must show the following: I am able to lead small work crews of 4 or fewer people in executing some of the tasks listed, including instructing crew members on the operation of equipment, trail maintenance, as well as safety policies and procedures. Tasks include: Executing difficult and complex trail construction and maintenance projects to the highest standards of durability, aesthetics and safety of the crew. Installing and repairing water bars, check steps, single and multi-tier retaining walls, drainage structures, rip-rap tread, asphalt tread, bridges and signs. Planning project logistics, executing and directly overseeing work, and providing primary quality control in the areas of rough carpentry, dry and/or wet stone masonry, asphalt tread, trail condition assessment, use of hand tools, and equipment operation specifically in a trail maintenance and construction capacity. Directly applying knowledge of the strengths, capabilities, and working load limits of equipment and materials used in rigging operations. Following instructions provided in various formats: oral, written, blueprints, manuals, etc. Operating skid steer loaders, truck/trailer combinations, and other related equipment. Applying best practices in trail work and trail equipment maintenance, as well as the proper and safe use of tools and equipment as well as adhering to mitigations outlined in a Job Hazard Analysis. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special prior­ity selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.